Definition of pictorializenext
as in to illustrate
to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration N.C. Wyeth is remembered for vividly pictorializing a number of classic works of literature

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  • The chasm between some top Democrats and AIPAC is illustrated by their respective statements on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
    Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
  • This enduring love is illustrated (literally) in the Margesherwood X Peanuts collaboration.
    Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Pictorialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictorialize. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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